The culmination of master psychiatrist Dr. Irvin D. Yalom's more than 35 years in clinical practice,
The Gift of Therapy is a remarkable and essential guidebook that illustrates through real case studies how patients and therapists alike can get the most out of therapy. The best-selling author of
Love's Executioner shares his uniquely fresh approach and the valuable insights he has gained - presented as 85 personal and provocative "tips for beginner therapists".

5 out of 5 stars

Truly a gift from a master therapist

By
Garden Goddess
on
10-15-16

Neuroscience - Medical School Crash Course

By:
AudioLearn Medical Content Team

Narrated by:
Bhama Roget

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
9

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
9

Story

4 out of 5 stars
8

Written by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in neuroscience. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school neuroscience course. Included are both capsule and detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to master neuroscience.

4 out of 5 stars

Useful Review of General Neuroscience Topics

By
Mick Dub
on
04-20-18

Attachment in Psychotherapy

By:
David J. Wallin

Narrated by:
Bob Souer

Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
81

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
72

Story

5 out of 5 stars
66

This eloquent book translates attachment theory and research into an innovative framework that grounds adult psychotherapy in the facts of childhood development. Advancing a model of treatment as transformation through relationship, the author integrates attachment theory with neuroscience, trauma studies, relational psychotherapy, and the psychology of mindfulness.

5 out of 5 stars

An inspiration for a psychotherapist

By
T. D. Howell
on
12-17-17

A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis

By:
Sigmund Freud,
G. Stanley Hall - translation

Narrated by:
Nigel Carrington

Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
39

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
31

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
29

This series of 28 lectures was given by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), the founder of psychoanalysis, during the First World War and first published in English in 1920. The purpose of this general introduction was to present his work and ideas - as they had matured at that point - to a general public; and even though there was to be considerable development and change over the ensuing years, these talks still offer a valuable and remarkably approachable entry point to his revolutionary concepts.

5 out of 5 stars

Simply Spectacular

By
Thomas
on
09-05-16

On Becoming a Person

A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy

By:
Carl R. Rogers,
Peter D. Kramer MD - introduction

Narrated by:
Joe Hempel

Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
44

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
40

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
40

The late Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement, revolutionized psychotherapy with his concept of "client-centered therapy." His influence has spanned decades, but that influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychology that the ingenious nature of his work has almost been forgotten. With a new introduction by Peter Kramer, this landmark book is a classic in its field and a must-listen for anyone interested in clinical psychology or personal growth.

4 out of 5 stars

An introduction to the core humanistic issues

By
Amazon Customer
on
04-08-18

Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior

By:
Mark Leary,
The Great Courses

Narrated by:
Mark Leary

Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,900

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,660

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,640

Every day of your life is spent surrounded by mysteries that involve what appear to be rather ordinary human behaviors. What makes you happy? Where did your personality come from? Why do you have trouble controlling certain behaviors? Why do you behave differently as an adult than you did as an adolescent?Since the start of recorded history, and probably even before, people have been interested in answering questions about why we behave the way we do.

3 out of 5 stars

It's average but not exciting

By
Amazon Customer
on
06-01-16

The Gift of Therapy

An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients

By:
Irvin Yalom

Narrated by:
Don Hagen

Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
739

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
644

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
635

The culmination of master psychiatrist Dr. Irvin D. Yalom's more than 35 years in clinical practice,
The Gift of Therapy is a remarkable and essential guidebook that illustrates through real case studies how patients and therapists alike can get the most out of therapy. The best-selling author of
Love's Executioner shares his uniquely fresh approach and the valuable insights he has gained - presented as 85 personal and provocative "tips for beginner therapists".

5 out of 5 stars

Truly a gift from a master therapist

By
Garden Goddess
on
10-15-16

Neuroscience - Medical School Crash Course

By:
AudioLearn Medical Content Team

Narrated by:
Bhama Roget

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
9

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
9

Story

4 out of 5 stars
8

Written by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in neuroscience. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school neuroscience course. Included are both capsule and detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to master neuroscience.

4 out of 5 stars

Useful Review of General Neuroscience Topics

By
Mick Dub
on
04-20-18

Attachment in Psychotherapy

By:
David J. Wallin

Narrated by:
Bob Souer

Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
81

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
72

Story

5 out of 5 stars
66

This eloquent book translates attachment theory and research into an innovative framework that grounds adult psychotherapy in the facts of childhood development. Advancing a model of treatment as transformation through relationship, the author integrates attachment theory with neuroscience, trauma studies, relational psychotherapy, and the psychology of mindfulness.

5 out of 5 stars

An inspiration for a psychotherapist

By
T. D. Howell
on
12-17-17

A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis

By:
Sigmund Freud,
G. Stanley Hall - translation

Narrated by:
Nigel Carrington

Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
39

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
31

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
29

This series of 28 lectures was given by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), the founder of psychoanalysis, during the First World War and first published in English in 1920. The purpose of this general introduction was to present his work and ideas - as they had matured at that point - to a general public; and even though there was to be considerable development and change over the ensuing years, these talks still offer a valuable and remarkably approachable entry point to his revolutionary concepts.

5 out of 5 stars

Simply Spectacular

By
Thomas
on
09-05-16

On Becoming a Person

A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy

By:
Carl R. Rogers,
Peter D. Kramer MD - introduction

Narrated by:
Joe Hempel

Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
44

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
40

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
40

The late Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement, revolutionized psychotherapy with his concept of "client-centered therapy." His influence has spanned decades, but that influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychology that the ingenious nature of his work has almost been forgotten. With a new introduction by Peter Kramer, this landmark book is a classic in its field and a must-listen for anyone interested in clinical psychology or personal growth.

4 out of 5 stars

An introduction to the core humanistic issues

By
Amazon Customer
on
04-08-18

Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior

By:
Mark Leary,
The Great Courses

Narrated by:
Mark Leary

Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,900

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,660

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,640

Every day of your life is spent surrounded by mysteries that involve what appear to be rather ordinary human behaviors. What makes you happy? Where did your personality come from? Why do you have trouble controlling certain behaviors? Why do you behave differently as an adult than you did as an adolescent?Since the start of recorded history, and probably even before, people have been interested in answering questions about why we behave the way we do.

3 out of 5 stars

It's average but not exciting

By
Amazon Customer
on
06-01-16

50 Psychology Classics

By:
Tom Butler-Bowdon

Narrated by:
Lloyd James

Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
345

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
178

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
171

Spanning hundreds of ideas developed over the past century,
50 Psychology Classics also explores important contemporary writings, such as Gladwell's
Blink and Seligman's
Authentic Happiness. Listeners will gain insight into the scientific research of leading contemporary psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists. And they'll discover why we think and act the way we do from the landmark best sellers of psychology.

4 out of 5 stars

Good as an overview

By
ESK
on
03-18-13

Existentialism

A Very Short Introduction

By:
Thomas Flynn

Narrated by:
Jay Snyder

Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
64

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
39

Story

3.5 out of 5 stars
39

One of the leading philosophical movements of the 20th century, existentialism has had more impact on literature and the arts than any other school of thought. Focusing on the leading figures of existentialism, including Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty and Camus, Thomas Flynn offers a concise account of existentialism, explaining the key themes of individuality, free will, and personal responsibility, which marked the movement as a way of life, not just a way of thinking.

4 out of 5 stars

more of a summary and less of an introduction!

By
Bahar
on
07-18-16

Lost Connections

Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions

By:
Johann Hari

Narrated by:
Johann Hari

Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,487

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,368

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,365

From the
New York Times best-selling author of
Chasing the Scream, a radically new way of thinking about depression and anxiety. What really causes depression and anxiety - and how can we really solve them?

3 out of 5 stars

Heartfelt, but not convincing

By
Brett
on
03-18-18

The Body Keeps the Score

Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

By:
Bessel Van der Kolk MD

Narrated by:
Sean Pratt

Length: 16 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
4,559

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
3,993

Story

5 out of 5 stars
3,941

In
The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk transforms our understanding of traumatic stress, revealing how it literally rearranges the brain’s wiring - specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. He shows how these areas can be reactivated through innovative treatments including neuro feedback, mindfulness techniques, play, yoga, and other therapies.

5 out of 5 stars

There's a Reason for the High Ratings

By
Paul F.
on
03-17-15

Food: A Cultural Culinary History

By:
Ken Albala,
The Great Courses

Narrated by:
Ken Albala

Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,547

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,304

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,275

Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: "Gastronomy governs the whole life of man."

5 out of 5 stars

One of my top 3 favorite courses!

By
Jessica
on
12-28-13

No Excuses: Existentialism and the Meaning of Life

By:
Robert C. Solomon,
The Great Courses

Narrated by:
Robert C. Solomon

Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,118

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
966

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
939

What is life? What is my place in it? What choices do these questions obligate me to make? More than a half-century after it burst upon the intellectual scene - with roots that extend to the mid-19th century - Existentialism's quest to answer these most fundamental questions of individual responsibility, morality, and personal freedom, life has continued to exert a profound attraction.

4 out of 5 stars

Good for even a non-existentialist

By
Gary
on
07-24-15

Freud

A Very Short Introduction

By:
Anthony Storr

Narrated by:
Neville Jason

Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins

Abridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
94

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
44

Story

4 out of 5 stars
44

Sigmund Freud revolutionized the way in which we think about ourselves. From its beginnings as a theory of neurosis Freud developed psychoanalysis into a general psychology, which became widely accepted as the predominant mode of discussing personality and interpersonal relationships. Anthony Storr goes one step further and investigates the status of Freud's legacy today and the disputes that surround it.

5 out of 5 stars

best for starters and reviewers

By
Graziela
on
12-27-14

On Being a Therapist

By:
Jeffrey A. Kottler

Narrated by:
Rob Shapiro

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
378

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
347

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
338

An updated revision of Jeffrey Kottler's classic book
On Being a Therapist reveals the new realities and inner experiences of therapeutic practice today.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Read for Those in the Helping Profession

By
Amanda
on
08-20-12

Personality Theory

By:
Steven G Carley

Narrated by:
Steven G Carley

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Unabridged

Overall

2.5 out of 5 stars
3

Performance

1.5 out of 5 stars
2

Story

2.5 out of 5 stars
2

It is the influence of personality characteristics affecting our social and occupational choices. The development of personality characteristics occurs not during one but each developmental stage of the lifespan. This book discusses such theories as those belonging to Erik Erikson, Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Sigmund Freud, Erich Fromm, and Gordon Allport, among other theorists. The greatest focus of the book centers on Gordon Allport and Erich Fromm and his humanistic psychoanalysis.

1 out of 5 stars

Worst audiobook ever

By
Jerry L Garlington
on
12-26-16

Jung

A Very Short Introduction

By:
Anthony Stevens

Narrated by:
Tim Pigott-Smith

Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins

Abridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
427

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
220

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
212

Anthony Stevens argues that Jung's visionary powers and profound spirituality have helped many to find an alternative set of values to the arid materialism prevailing Western society.

4 out of 5 stars

Very nice - will not be disappointed

By
Edgar
on
12-15-05

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

By:
Shunryu Suzuki

Narrated by:
Peter Coyote

Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins

Abridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
637

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
534

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
525

In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few. So begins this most beloved of all American Zen works. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a teaching as rich as this famous opening line of Shunryu Suzuki's classic. In a single stroke, the simple sentence cuts through the pervasive tendency students have of getting so close to Zen as to completely miss what it's all about. An instant teaching in the first minutes. And that's just the beginning.

5 out of 5 stars

The best book on zen -- with another best!

By
Brian Robertson
on
04-17-16

Naked Statistics

Stripping the Dread from the Data

By:
Charles Wheelan

Narrated by:
Jonathan Davis

Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
2,054

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,762

Story

4 out of 5 stars
1,752

From batting averages and political polls to game shows and medical research, the real-world application of statistics continues to grow by leaps and bounds. How can we catch schools that cheat on standardized tests? How does Netflix know which movies you'll like? What is causing the rising incidence of autism? As best-selling author Charles Wheelan shows us in
Naked Statistics, the right data and a few well-chosen statistical tools can help us answer these questions and more.

5 out of 5 stars

Basic, but very well explained

By
Philo
on
05-17-13

Publisher's Summary

Theories of Personality speaks in depth of the four major categories of personality theory: psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, dispositional and learning theories. Each theory within these four classifications is attached to a theorist describing in depth the details to his or her theory. These theories of personality are 100 years in the making, and although the theories may conflict one another, each theory binds the four classifications into a single unit of personality theory.

Learning about a theorist's theory is to learn about the individual. These great minds would document their work for all to see for years to come. Enjoy this unique compilation of their work put together as a single unit describing the theories of personality in detail.